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WorkSource DeKalb (WSD) is an EEO/M/F/D/V employer/program. Auxiliary aids/services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Persons with hearing impairments may call TTY 1-800-255-0135 for assistance. WSD is fully funded by the U. S. Department of Labor and is a proud partner of the American Job Center Network.

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FEATURED PROGRAM
Were You Laid-Off Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Interested in On-line Training? We Can Help! Our Dislocated Worker (DW) Program services are designed to help workers who have been laid off with getting back to work as quickly as possible! Sign Up Today at: ATLWORKS.ORG We offer employment services free of charge to eligible Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) participants. • Short-term Online Approved Training • Career Planning and Advisement • Job Search assistance • Supportive services (transportation, childcare, school books, and other eligible items to support you in the success and completion of your training program) Learn more about WIOA services, free online courses and a variety of training opportunities in various high-demand occupations such as Information Technology (IT), Healthcare Care, Microsoft Office, CDL, Construction) and more! If you’re interested in participating in our program, please visit: ATLWORKS.ORG to begin your journey back into the workforce!

TRAINING SERVICES
Jobseekers of all ages, experience levels, and backgrounds can benefit from additional training to increase earning potential. Through a federally funded program, jobseekers who meet eligibility requirements can receive funding to attend approved programs to obtain a:


CERTIFICATION	LICENSE	DEGREE
A credential you earn to show that you have specific skills or knowledge. They are usually tied to an occupation, technology, or industry.	Some occupations require workers to obtain a license in order to hold a job in that field. Rules for occupational licenses are set by states and usually require an exam.	A qualification awarded to students upon successful completion of a course of study in higher education, usually at a college or university.

Approved programs are in industries that are considered “in demand”. This means there are jobs available and the industry provides opportunities for career growth. Five of the current in demand industries include but are not limited to:

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING	HEALTHCARE	INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SKILLED TRADES		TRANSPORTATION,  DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS

SEE A CURRENT LIST OF IN DEMAND JOBS
Additional training can increase earning potential.

EARN & LEARN
We’re here to help throughout the process.
Jobseekers of all ages, experience levels, and backgrounds can benefit from access to training that takes place outside of the classroom. Earn and learn opportunities for jobseekers who meet eligibility requirements To be considered eligible, candidates must be able to provide documentation to confirm the following: Proof of US citizenship Age Selective Service registration (males only) Employment and/or income status allow them to gain firsthand experience and discover what jobs in an industry are really like.*

EARN & LEARN OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:


ON-THE-JOB TRAINING	APPRENTICESHIP

INTERNSHIP	WORK EXPERIENCE

*Earn and learn opportunities are based on availability only